48 jobs available in Edinburgh right now with social enterprises π
Paid roles available with The Young Women’s Movement, Scran Academy, Cyrenians, Edinburgh Tool Library, Multi-Cultural Family Base, Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive, The Yard, VOCAL Edinburgh, Changeworks, Tiphereth, Space at The Broomhouse Hub, Spartans Community Foundation, Community Renewal Trust, Change Mental Health, The Eric Liddell Community, The Green Team, Aerial Art House, Willow Den, Edinburgh Open Workshop, The Pitt, Rowan Alba & Shore Psychology π¨ββοΈ
Trustee positions available with North Merchiston Club, Lavender Menace Queer Book Archive, Fathers Network Scotland, Multi Cultural Family Base, Passion4Social, Space at The Broomhouse Hub, Heart of Newhaven Community, Cyrenians & Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust π€
Then an updated list of open volunteering roles available in Edinburgh with Grassmarket Community Project, LifeCare, Cyrenians, MyEdinburgh, Aerial Art House, Scran Academy, Edinburgh Community Food, Rowan Alba, Transition Edinburgh South, Sanitree, Linknet, Hive Mind Speaks, Art and Spirituality, Citadel, St Columba’s Hospice Care, Rhyze Mushrooms, The Bike Station, Edinburgh Food Social, One World Shop, Whale Arts, Goodies, Spartans Community Foundation, Think Circus, VOCAL Edinburgh, The Edinburgh Remakery, Datakirk, The Salisbury Centre, Heart of Newhaven, Space at Broomhouse Hub, Eric Liddell Community & Columcille Centre ποΈ
πΌ Paid Roles
The Young Women’s Movement
Senior Community Organiser (Closing 14/10/26) – Apply Here
Community and Campaigns Coordinator (Closing 28/09/26) – Apply Here
The Young Womenβs Movement is Scotland’s national organisation for young women and girls’ leadership and rights: working collectively, leading meaningful change and creating a more equal society.
Scran Academy – Kitchen Supervisor (Closing 25/09/26)Β – Apply Here
Scran Academy is an Edinburgh youth work charity, supporting young people facing poverty and trauma to succeed through our innovative education and employment programmes.
Cyrenians
Fundraising Coordinator (Closing 28/09/26) – Apply Here
Inclusion Manager (Closing 28/09/26) – Apply Here
Tackling the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a values-led and relationships-based approach by delivery of their services across the city.
Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive
General Manager (Closing 22/09/26) – Apply Here
Research Coordinator (Closing 22/09/26) – Apply Here
We have a mission to bring together the queer community in Edinburgh and beyond; celebrate LGBTQ+ authors and their works; and collect and preserve LGBTQ+ books (focusing on those published between 1970 and 2000). We work to create and maintain a free and welcoming community archive space for reading, research, and socialising. The archive is open to visitors and hosts a variety of author events, workshops, community groups and book clubs. We also have a digital catalogue of our collection.
The Yard – Fundraising Assistant (Closing 28/09/26)Β – Apply Here
The Yard is an award-winning charity that aims to build a community of support for disabled children and young people through adventure play and in doing so create opportunities for fun and friendship and wrap around support for the whole family.
VOCAL Edinburgh – Learning and Development Officer (Closing 21/09/26) – Apply Here
VOCAL is a carer-led organisation supporting unpaid carers across Edinburgh and Midlothian. We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and skilled Learning and Development Officer to facilitate, coordinate and contribute to accessible, high-quality learning and development opportunities for our staff and volunteers.
Edinburgh Tool Library – Volunteer Manager (Closing 20/09/26) – Apply Here
From drills and lawnmowers to sewing machines and specialised woodworking machinery, we provide affordable access to over 3,000 tools. But we are more than just a sharing service; we are a community-powered movement building a more sustainable, resourceful, and connected Edinburgh.
Multi-Cultural Family Base
Bright Choices Project Worker (Closing 23/09/26) – Apply Here
Bright Choices Project Leader (Closing 23/09/26) – Apply Here
A leading organisation dedicated to supporting diverse communities and enhancing the well-being of infants, children and families from all cultural backgrounds.
Changeworks – Energy Advisor (Closing 16/09/26) – Apply Here
βChangeworks is leading the way in delivering affordably warm, healthy and energy efficient homes and supporting households in fuel poverty.Β
Community Renewal Trust – Funeral and Bereavement Adviser – Apply Here
Listening to and connecting people to the support they need, to build on strengths and stick with them as long as it takes.
Tiphereth
Day Service Co-Worker (Closing 30/09/26) – Apply Here
Supported Living Co-Worker (Rolling) – Apply Here
Tiphereth is an Edinburgh Camphill Community offering residential care, supported living, and meaningful day services for adults with learning disabilities.
The Eric Liddell Community – Senior Fundraising Consultant (Closing 27/09/26)Β – Apply Here
A care charity and community hub working to bring people together in their local communities to enhance health and well-being and have a positive impact on their lives
Change Mental Health
Senior Service Manager (Closing 14/09/26) – Apply Here
Service Manager (Closing 14/09/26) – Apply Here
Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (Outreach) (Closing 14/09/26) – Apply Here
Change Mental Health is a national charity that works to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of people affected by serious mental illness. This includes those who are family members, carers and supporters. We do this through our direct services and through campaigning, education and the provision of information.
Space at The Broomhouse Hub
Youth Worker (Closing 20/09/26) – Apply Here
Digital Inclusion Worker (Closing 16/09/26) – Apply Here
Our mission at Space @ Broomhouse Hub is to nurture, support and inspire people, so that lives are fuller, potential is fulfilled and our communities flourish. We are a community organisation supporting local people and families in South West Edinburgh, with some services stretching city wide.
Citadel Youth Centre – Children and Families Worker (Closing 21/09/26) – Apply Here
Citadel Youth Centre is an independent voluntary organisation which has gained a high reputation for both the quality and range of services it provides for children, young people and their families in the Leith area.
Spartans Community Foundation – Community Football Coach (sessional) – Apply Here
Using football coaching skills to help change lives in Edinburgh. Looking for new sessional coaches for the Football Development Department that delivers commercial football & social impact programmes in local schools.
The Green Team – Finance & Corporate Services Manager (Closing 14/09/26) – Apply Here
The Green Team has been successfully running programmes of outdoor activities for young people since 1995. Our programmes offer a unique blend of practical conservation tasks, outdoor fun, environmental education and personal development. We work with individuals, school groups and referring partners. There really is something for everybody.
Aerial Art House
Self employed Instructions : Aerial fitness, Aerial straps, Aerial yoga, Aerial Hammock, Aerial Hoop (for beginners), Aerial Silks (for beginners and improvers), Contortion, Flexibility, Handstand & Yoga (any kind) – Apply Here
A circus and aerial arts space based in Restalrig, Edinburgh, offering classes and workshops for all levels and ages
Edinburgh Food Social
Lead Catering Chef – Apply Here
Event Chefs & Waitstaff β Apply Here
Edinburgh Food Social is a social enterprise teaching young people and communities about local, seasonal food. Their community food projects are supported by inclusive cookery classes & sustainable event catering
Willow Den
Bank Staff Early Years Outdoor Support Worker (Closing 14/09/26) – Apply Here
Bank Staff Early Years Outdoor Practitioner (EYOP) (Closing 14/09/26) – Apply Here
Willow Den offers fully outdoor nursery provision for children aged 3 years and not yet at primary school. They offer high-quality play, education, and learning opportunities using the outdoors as a key part of your childβs learning experience.
Edinburgh Open Workshop – Crafting/Maker/Artist/Design Teachers – Get in Touch
Edinburgh open Workshop is an open access workshop, offering affordable bays and machinery for metalwork, painting, carpentry, and textiles.
The Pitt – Front of House/Bar Staff | Baristas – Apply Here
The Pitt holds a regular programme of events in the 700 capacity event space, with coworking space, areas for children and young people and a fresh produce market at the weekends. The outdoor street food market offers up delicious food from around the world
Rowan Alba – Residential Services, Locum Support Worker (Shift Cover) – Apply Here
Rowan Alba Ltd is a Scottish Charity supporting homeless and vulnerable individuals towards a more stable life. Rowan Alba seeks to empower vulnerable and marginalized individuals in securing and developing a fruitful and productive homelife and future.
Shore Psychology β Clinical Psychologist, Psychological Therapists, EMDR Specialists β Apply by e-mailing here, including a CV and short cover letter
Shore Psychology is a forward-thinking Social Enterprise, providing expert psychological services to individuals, groups and organisations. With a mission to deliver innovative, high quality, evidence based psychological services.
π€ Trustee Roles
Lavender Menace Queer Book Archive – Finance Director and Board Secretary – Apply Here
Looking for a lead on finance (acting as Treasurer) and to assist and advise the board in exercising our collective responsibility to oversee the finances of the organisation; and Coordinate Board business (acting as Board Secretary) and support fellow Directors to fulfill their responsibilities in effectively governing the organisation.
North Merchiston Club – Trustee – Apply Here
Looking for people with experience in governance, finance, strategy, property, fundraising, community engagement or legal/HR, no previous board experience required just good judgement & passion for community.
Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust – Board Member – Apply Here
The requirements of the organisation are that board members live in the Old Town area of Edinburgh. The organisation works to create a vibrant & sustainable community with residents being able to actively improve their local community.
One World Shop – Management Committee Members (Closing 21/09/26) – Apply Here
One World Shop are particularly interested in people with experience in Human Resources, Property, leases, surveying, Retail sales and management, Business management, Finance, funding or ethical investment
Heart of Newhaven Community – Board Member – Apply Here
The requirements of the organisation are that board members live in the Old Town area of Edinburgh. The organisation works to create a vibrant & sustainable community with residents being able to actively improve their local community.
Multi Cultural Family Base – Volunteer Board Director – Apply Here
MCFB work with children & families before problems / issues become entrenched. Working to support children & parents dealing with important transition points from the birth of a child, the move into primary school or the move to Edinburgh for families who are new migrants.
Transition Edinburgh South – Volunteer Treasurer/Trustee – Apply Here
Transition Edinburgh South (TES) works with local people and community organisations to regenerate greenspaces and community buildings. They are looking for a treasurer to join the board and help them look after the financial side of Transition Edinburgh South.
Passion4Social – Board Member – Apply Here
Passion4Social is recruiting new board members to help shape a future where accessibility is inclusive, ethical, and built into the digital world by default.
Space at The Broomhouse Hub – Trustee – Apply Here
Board Trustees have enabled Space to become the charity it is today. Space now delivers 17 projects, with 60+ staff and over 250 volunteers. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people from all backgrounds to join our Board of Trustees.
Cyrenians – Trustees & Treasurer (Closing 05/10/26) – Apply Here
Are you passionate about a fairer, more inclusive society? Would you like to join an innovative, compassionate charity thatβs leading the way in tackling the causes and consequences of homelessness? If so, apply now to join the Board of Trustees! Cyrenians is looking for new volunteer trustees, including a Treasurer, to help guide our work to tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness.
π± Volunteering Roles
Hive Mind Speaks – Apply Here
- Events Lead
- Bid Writing Assistant
- Communications Lead
- Fundraising Volunteer Lead
- Business Development Lead
- People & Culture Coordinator
- Community Development Lead
- Content Creator
St Columba’s Hospice Care – Morningside Shop Volunteer – Apply Here | Stockbridge Shop Retail Volunteer – Apply Here
Edinburgh Community Food – Warehouse Volunteer – Apply Here
Rhyze Mushrooms – Farm Volunteer – Apply Here
Think Circus β Multiple Opportunities Available β Apply Here
Circus Class Assistant, Events Assistant, Young Volunteer (Ages 16/17) Content Creator, Filming & Photography, Social Media Engagement
The Edinburgh Remakery – Events & Workshops Volunteer | Sewing and Textiles Repair Cafe Volunteer – Apply Here
Sanitree β Roles for Edinburgh University Students β Apply Here
Business and Finance Manager, Sales Manager, Fundraising/Donations Officer, Social Media Manager, Events Manager, Outreach Officer, Head Designer, Head Writer
Cyrenians – Driver – Apply Here | Residential Community Volunteer – Apply Here
LifeCare – Inspiring Video Content Creator – Apply Here
Citadel Youth Centre – Volunteer Youth Worker – Apply Here
Scran Academy – Academy Programme Support Volunteer – Apply Here
Art & Spirituality β Multiple opportunities available β Apply by E-mailing Here for a chat
Website Administrator, Artist with Group Work experience, Corporate Sales Administrator, Data Entry & Communications Officer
Rowan Alba – Wellbeing & Activities Volunteer – Apply Here
WHALE Arts β Multiple opportunities available β Apply Here
Community CafΓ© Volunteer (Barista), Menβs Makers Support & Open Studio Support
VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian) – Centre Volunteer – Apply Here
One World Shop – Retail Team Volunteer – Apply Here
Goodies β Multiple opportunities available β Apply Here
Shop helper, Food collector/sorter & Cafe helper
Edinburgh Food Social – Garden Tidy Up Volunteer – Apply Here
Shrub Coop β Multiple Opportunities available β Apply Here
Trustee, Cycle Buddy, Cycle Trainer, Food Sharing Hub Volunteer, Communications Volunteer, Finance and Enterprise Volunteer, Admin Volunteer, Sewing and Mending Volunteer, Space Engineer, Bike Wrangler
The Salisbury Centre β Multiple opportunities available β Apply Here
Community Seasonal Celebrations Volunteer, Community Meals Co-host, Garden Volunteer, DIY Volunteer, Meditation Volunteer, Seed Library Volunteers, Promotion & Visual Design Volunteer, Befriender Volunteer and Trustee